of Marion, AR
March 30, 1947 - July 31, 2017
Hester Ann Carey, 70, of Marion Arkansas passed away on July 31, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Randall Carey of Marion, Arkansas; daughter, Marla Carey of Memphis, Tennessee; brother; Bill Burt (Deannie) of Midland, Texas; and four legged friend, Rusty.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Hobart and Willie Joyce; and sister, Gertrude Louise Hughes.
Visitation for Hester will be Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate
I believe this is Annie, an online friend from LALS and Blood related. We traveled annie's journey with her for the past 10 years fighting leukemia.
Annie was a beautiful soul and when she hadn't posted for a month, i became concerned knowing she was having a tough time. I searched the things I knew about annie which lead me here. I knew she had a wonderful husband who she loved dearly and a daughter she adored. While i knew annies birthdate, there were a couple of things i did not know.
Annie died on the same day my mother died, years apart. Annie was also born on my mothers birthday. And while i knew annie had a daughter whom she referred to as dd (darling daughter) I did not know annies daughters name is the same as my sister.
Annie and I had a special bond which unfortunately started with leukemia. Hers and my sons. She was a very special lady and loved by her online friends. She will truly be missed.
My deepest sympathy to annie's husband and daugher. May your memories carry you through such a difficult time. My heart goes out to you both.
Diane Thompson
Marla,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Dad. Your Mom was the absolute sweetest lady ever and I have such fond memories of her from our cheerleading days at Marion. My Mom also extends her condolences too.
Love always,
Katie
Randal,
Jackie and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Mike and Jackie Whitefield
It was such a privilege to have known Hester!
Randall and Marla. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hester was a beautiful person inside and out with a kindred spirit. God's love will give you strength each day. Love Loretta
It was such a private to have known Hester. She was strong, joyous and a lot of fun! Our prayers are with you Randall and Marla.
We are so sorry for your loss. We are losing so many of the Joyce family. Mama (Magdalene) thought so much of all her brothers and sisters and family where ever they were. Our prayers are with you from all the Joyce family here in Stokes county NC.
Am so very sorry to hear. Will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
We are sad to hear of Hester's passing. We pray for peace for Randall and the family. Hopefully the happy memories will provide comfort as time passes. We are out of town and won't be able to attend but we send our deepest sympathy during this time.
Randall and Marla,
So sorry to hear about Cousin Hester Ann, My Daddy was her Uncle Hoover from North Carolina, and Hobart was my Uncle. Although we didn't get to see each other but a few times, I thought of her often. We sent each other Christmas Cards as well. I remember when I was 8 years old we made a trip to Oklahoma to visit Uncle Hobart and family. Our other cousin, Scarlett, myself and Hester Ann run around together, I was only 8 but I remember some of it. I am 67 now,, only 3 years between us. My prayers and love to you all.
Randall, so very sorry for your lost. You have our deepest sympathy. From all of us at Gator Print.
May not be there in person but there with you in heart.
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy and much love to all with many prayers.
Sorry for your loss. Hester was a wonderful person and I feel very fortunate to have known her. My prayers are with you.
Mrs Hester, You have taught me so much in the 6 years I've known you. I've often felt you took me under your wing and guided me, even when I asked the same questions every year lol. Prayers to your family and thank you again for helping me through my growing pains!! God bless your soul
Love,
Bee Matthews
GOD got the best angel ever She will be all our guardian angel . She was my family thru our kids. Never met a kinder or truer friend than Hester. My heart is broken Love you Hester â¤ï¸ I am here for you Randall and Marla. Prayers for you my friends
We love your family so very much! Hester was such a fun, generous, positive person who was always generous and helpful to everyone. She will be greatly missed. Marla and Randall-you were there for her every step of the way and she knew how much you cared for her and how strong your love for her was. May God be with you and give you peace.
Hester was like a second mom to me growing up. My heart is breaking for you , Marla and Randall - I will never forget Hester's humor and love for you both. Love y'all so much
So sorry about Hester passing away. There is another Angel looking down on us. She was the sweetest, most kind,most giving person I knew. She always thought about other people before herself. She made you feel so much at home no matter whose house you were in. It was a pleasure to call her my cousin. I will never forget the day she had to call me & tell me my dad was killed in a wreck in Forrest City,Ark. She was as upset as I was. At least now she is in no pain & shes resting in peace. If there is anything I can do let me know. I loved her too. You have our deepest sympahies. Steve & Sheila Burt